Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is an inventory management practice in which a supplier of goods, usually the manufacturer, is responsible for optimizing the inventory held by a distributor.

VMI是从 QR （快速响应，Quick Response）和 ECR （有效客户响应，Efficient Customer Response）基础上发展而来，其核心思想是供应商通过共享用户企业的当前库存和实际耗用数据，按照实际的消耗模型、消耗趋势和补货策略进行有实际根据的补货。

2024年8月29日 · Vendor managed inventory systems, also known as supplier-assisted inventory replenishment or continuous replenishment programs, help you fulfill orders and streamline your overall inventory management process. In this type of system, both parties share data to help achieve better order accuracy.

VMI, also known as supplier-managed inventory from a customer’s point of view, is a data-driven initiative where suppliers manage the inventory levels of their own products, components, or materials at the on-site location of the vendor or distributor.

2024年4月19日 · Vendor managed inventory, or VMI, is a collaborative strategy that differs from traditional supply chain models by bridging the gap between suppliers and retailers to make inventory management a shared responsibility.

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a proven inventory model designed to streamline inventory management and order fulfillment. It improves collaboration between suppliers and distribution partners by aligning business objectives and optimizing operations for all participants.

2025年1月24日 · Vendor managed inventory (VMI) offers a solution, enabling suppliers to take control of inventory management, even within a retailer’s warehouse. By aligning vendor and retailer priorities, VMI improves supply chain efficiency, fosters collaboration, and drives predictability for both parties.

2024年2月10日 · What is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)? Vendor-managed inventory, or VMI, is a system of cooperative inventory management between a buyer and seller. Other names for VMI, or comparable systems, are Supplier Assisted Inventory Replenishment (SAIR) and Continuous Replenishment Programme (CRP).

2024年10月11日 · Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a business model where the supplier, rather than the buyer, oversees the management of inventory levels. In this arrangement, the vendor uses information about demand received from the buyer to control inventory activities such as forecasting, stock replenishment, and order fulfillment.

2024年1月29日 · Vendor managed inventory is an inventory management strategy where a supplier oversees a customer’s inventory levels to enhance efficiency and reduce costs for both parties.